I am new to this group, not sure if I am in the right place. My find...I am the original owner of a Witco livingroom set: sofa, coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 lamps, a sailboat pic, a chair & an ottoman. I am presently starting to think about retirement & downsizing-this may mean finding a new home for my set as my daughters do not love it as I do. I live just outside the Boston area & am looking to connect with others that may be interested to know more (pics available). Please let me know your thoughts.

I am new to this group, not sure if I am in the right place. My find...I am the original owner of a Witco livingroom set: sofa, coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 lamps, a sailboat pic, a chair & an ottoman. I am presently starting to think about retirement & downsizing-this may mean finding a new home for my set as my daughters do not love it as I do. I live just outside the Boston area & am looking to connect with others that may be interested to know more (pics available). Please let me know your thoughts.

If you're interested in selling it, we have a Marketplace Forum. Post photos, a price, and all the information you have.

I actually received a pair of "Tahitian Lovers". Here's the other one:

These both came from a storage locker that was owned by the proprietors of Sacramento's Coral Reef. They most likely hung not in the restaurant itself, but in the Coral Reef Lodge.

The first piece is in fairly good condition. The backing board has a puncture in one spot, but you can't really tell from the front. Overall, I only had to do minor scuff touch ups and hanging wire replacement.

Here it is after cleanup and hanging:

The other piece has significant water damage.

The backing looks really bad and is warped.

The front has some minor water stains but doesn't look too bad under low light. I hung it in a dark corner of my tiki room. I'm sorely tempted to try to restore it, though.

What's the current take on Witco restoration? It seems like it wouldn't take much to replace the backing board. Or is it better to leave well enough alone?

My name is Michael and I am new to Tikiroom today. I want to share a photo of my Witco. I think these are geese. I really like the color scheme.Has anyone seen this one before or are they all one of a kind? Enjoy!

On 2013-02-21 20:24, mikeshardgoods wrote:My name is Michael and I am new to Tikiroom today. I want to share a photo of my Witco. I think these are geese. I really like the color scheme.Has anyone seen this one before or are they all one of a kind? Enjoy!

Hi Mike - welcome to TC. I like this one too... Witco sold their pieces through a catalogue, so most of them were mass produced (albiet on a smaller scale). I have seen this one before and think it is a great MCM piece.

Great
Thank you for the photos
What year is that catalog?
So I wonder about the piece of wood on the front
The wood looks the same as the rest of the ship
But I don't see it in the catalog photos, hmmm
And it seems as if my sails are upside down.